Jay-Z officially picks himself to perform Super Bowl halftime show despite fierce backlash | Daily Mail Online
Following weeks of speculation that the rapper had selected himself to perform during the big game, ESPN officially announced that he would take to the stage on Monday.
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ESPN has officially announced that Jay-Z will perform during the halftime show of Monday night's game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. The announcement confirms weeks of speculation that the rapper had selected himself for the big game. The rapper, 56, signed a $5 million-a-year deal with the NFL in 2019 to oversee the halftime music spectacle, and the deal was renewed in 2024. Since taking charge, he has chosen performers including Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny.
The next Super Bowl will be played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Valentine's Day. The Daily Mail first reported in September that Jay-Z was considering himself for the halftime show. Roc Nation and the NFL denied that report at the time. Earlier rumors had linked Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and Harry Styles to the slot.
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Baldwin, I. (2026, October 26). Jay-Z officially picks himself to perform Super Bowl halftime show despite fierce backlash. Daily Mail Online. https://dailymail.com/sport/nfl/article-16241225/jay-z-super-bowl-halftime-show.html
